BOCRA denies rejecting Starlink application
8 February 2024 The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) says it is still engaging with an application by Elon Musk’s…
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Botswana sets aside $65m to buy 24% stake in gem trader HB Antwerp
8 February 2024 Botswana has set aside 890 million pula ($65 million) to buy shares in Belgian diamond trader HB…
Botswana forecasts economic rebound, budget focus on infrastructure
7 February 2024 Botswana sees a recovery in economic growth this year and plans to increase spending on infrastructure development…
Botswana to open anti-money laundering center
7 February 2024 Botswana is in the process of establishing a centre to combat illicit financial flows at the University…
Botswana rejects Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet bid
3 February 2024 Botswana has denied the approval of Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in the country, a decision that…
Botswana adopts injectable drug for HIV treatment
3 February 2024 Botswana has adopted the use of long-acting antiretroviral injectables for HIV treatment, the country’s Health Minister Edwin…
Power Metal Resources up as it mobilises for nickel drilling at Molopo
1 February 2024 (Alliance News) – Shares in Power Metal Resources PLC jumped on Wednesday, after the company said it…
Algeria and Botswana to be added to Ireland’s list of ‘safe countries’
31 January 2024 Algeria and Botswana are to be added to Ireland’s list of “safe countries” of origin as part…
Botala Energy granted environmental approval for development of Naledi CBM project in Botswana
23 January 2024 Botala Energy Ltd (ASX:BTE) has passed a critical milestone in the development of the Naledi coal bed…
Drones and AI can improve wildlife monitoring efforts in Botswana
23 January 2024 A view from above can help tackle alternative methods for wildlife population counts including black and white…
Letsile Tebogo: Botswana’s great Olympic Games sprint hope wants change in African athletics
18 January 2024 As Botswana’s great track hope ahead of the 2024 Olympics, Letsile Tebogo has lofty ambitions for Africa.…
Debswana Board approves key development phase for Jwaneng Underground Project
18 January 2024 The Board of Debswana, the 50:50 diamond mining joint venture between De Beers Group and the Government…
Botswana Classic Chobe Game Lodge hits major milestone in style
18 January 2024 It’s been 50 years since the timeless and iconic Chobe Game Lodge opened in Chobe National Park…
De Beers approves $1 billion spending at Botswana mine
11 January 2024 Global diamond giant De Beers said it will go ahead with a planned $1 billion investment to…
Lucara announces recovery of 166 Carat type IIA diamond from Karowe Mine
11 January 2024 Lucara Diamond Corporation is pleased to announce the recovery of a 166 carat diamond from its 100%…
Serame named Africa’s Finance Minister of the Year
3 January 2024 The Banker magazine, a London-based Financial Times publication, has named Peggy Serame Africa’s Finance Minister of the…
Botswana, Namibia in joint elephant poaching investigation: official
31 December 2023 Botswana and Namibia have embarked on a joint investigation into the increased incidents of elephant poaching in…
Safari operator adopts pangolin viewing guidelines
27 December 2023 Ker & Downey Botswana has become the first southern African safari operator to adopt the pangolin viewing…
How a man from Botswana is clearing East Coast cyclone slash and creating jobs
27 December 2023 One man’s slash has, for this group, become somewhat of a treasure. And it all started with…
A New Dawn for the Botswana Diamond Industry
22 December 2023 The country is at a pivotal point in its diamond journey, with the new deal between De…
Si6 winds up Botswana drilling, nets more nickel-copper
20 December 2023 Si6 Metals has added further impetus to its highly-prospective Botswana precious and base metals play, with its…
Use of IDs between Botswana and Zimbabwe not formalised
17 December 2023 There is no signed agreement between Botswana and Zimbabwe on the use of National identity cards (IDs)…
Botswana’s indigenous food vendors blend tradition with health
13 December 2023 In the bustling city of Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, lies Main Mall, one of the oldest…
Zimbabwe and Botswana provisionally agree on free movement of citizens
10 December 2023 The Presidents of Zimbabwe and Botswana have in principle agreed on the free movement of their citizens,…
Law society demands scrapping of capital punishment
9 December 2023 The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) has called for the abolition of death penalty and direct election…
Botswana to extend and expand fresh-produce import restrictions
5 December 2023 Botswana said on Monday it would extend and expand restrictions on imports of some fresh produce as…